In general, prices in Vietnam are relatively low compared to the average level of the world.
On average, a month of travel in Vietnam spends about 500 – 800 USD.Â
In the destinations and food categories, we have listed prices in detail; you should consult to plan your trip.
Reference prices
Current exchange rate: 1 US dollar (USD) ≈ 23 500 (VND) (2019)
FARE
Train (Hanoi – Saigon) 1.200.000 VND
Airline (Hanoi – Saigon) 2.000.000 VND
Taxi: 15.000/km
Gas: 20.000/liter
Rent Motorcycles: 100.000 – 300.000 VND/day
SERVICE
SIM: 100.000 VND
4G Internet: 90.000 VND/month
Medicines for stomachache, headache: 15.000 – 20.000/dose. Â
FOOD
- Banh Mi (bread): 10.000 – 20.000/loaf
- Pho: 25.000 – 50.000/bowl
- Bun bo Hue ( Hue beef noodles): 25.000 – 50.000/bowl
- Banh Xeo: 15.000 – 30.000/unit (for Mekong Delta Banh Xeo). 5.000 – 8.000/unit (for Central Vietnam Banh Xeo). Â
- Goi Cuon (spring rolls):5.000 – 10.000/unit
- Banh Cuon (rolled cake):Â 15.000 – 30.000/plate
- Lau (Hotpot) : 90.000 – 250.000/pot
- Mi Quang (Quang noodles): 15.000 – 30.000/bowl
- Hu Tieu (noodles): 15.000 – 45.000/bowl
- Com Tam (broken rice): 20.000-45.000/bowl
- Che (sweet soup): 6.000 – 15.000/glass
- Banh Trang Tron (mixed rice paper): 10.000 – 20.000/bag
DRINK
- Bottled water (500 ml): 5,000 – 8,000/bottle
- Bottled water (1,5l): 10.000 – 15.000/bottle
- Ca Phe Da (iced coffee): 10.000 – 30.000/ glass
- Ca Phe Sua Da (iced milk coffee): 12.000 – 35.000/glass
- Tra Sua (milk tea): 15.000 – 50.000/glass
- Sinh To (smoothie): 20.000 – 40.000/glass
- Nuoc Trai Cay (fruit juice): 20.000 – 40.000/glass
- Coca Cola, Pepsi: 10.000 – 20.000 (retail and peddle)
- Saigon beer: 15.000 – Â 20.000 /can
- Nuoc Mia (sugar-cane juice): 5.000 – 7.000/glass
NECESSARIES
- Shorts: 50.000 – 200.000
- Jeans: 150.000 – 400.000
- T-shirt: 50.000 – 200.000
- Shirt: 150.000 – 400.000
- Slippers: 20.000 – 60.000
TIPS
Always ask the price before buying.
You can refer to more detailed prices at Destinations and Eat & Drink columns.